June 2 – A man accused of setting a fire at the High Noon Restaurant and Saloon in Old Town was arrested Saturday.
Steve Maestas, 65, is charged with second-degree arson. He is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Their lawyer could not be reached.
According to court records, Maestas was present for the first time on Saturday.
At approximately 6:45 a.m. on May 21, AFR responded to a call of a fire at the restaurant in the 400 block of San Felipe NW, near Mountain.
According to the affidavit, firefighters reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the exterior of the business’ refrigerator. There was severe smoke and heat-related damage to parts of the exterior, electrical boxes and cables. There was approximately $20,000 in damage.
According to a criminal complaint filed in the Metropolitan Court, surveillance revealed that a man – later identified as Maestas – “intentionally” started the fire with a hand-held device.
The restaurant stated on its Facebook page Thursday that it will be closed for “at least a few weeks” while it continues to clean up.
